Step 6: ARRANGE. Flashcards
What is the purpose of step 6 ARRANGE?
PROVIDE CONTINUING SUPPORT:
- Conclude the initial meeting with the client by agreeing to a follow-up plan. Clients will likely require ongoing motivational and technical support as they strive to implement their physical activity, fitness, and/or lifestyle action plan. Encourage clients to keep track of their efforts and to return at a mutually agreed time to discuss their progress and identify adjustments to address issues or progress.
What is the to-do list of step 6?
- Thank the client for taking the time to do the assessment and planning work.
- Discuss the client’s requirements for subsequent sessions.
- Send the client away with words of encouragement and instructions on how to contact the exercise professional if they have additional questions
What tools/documents are used during this assessment?
- Weekly Activity Planner & Log
2. Relapse Planning Worksheet
Why is keeping track of physical activity an effective way to promote adherence? Example?
- it holds clients accountable to themselves for following through on the plans they have set.
- Keeping track of how often, how long, and how far they walked (along with heart rate measures) or their resistance training efforts (exercises, weights, repetitions, sets, RPE) will help them monitor their own progress and motivate them to set and work toward new goals.
Why does regular physical activity elicit an improved sense of physical awareness?
Individuals become more in touch with their physical selves and begin to better appreciate the intrinsic benefits of regular movement. They may report feeling energized, accomplished, able to handle stress or sleeping better.
Why do we encourage clients to share how they feel about their efforts?
To provide the client with an opportunity to reflect on and to celebrate these good feelings to create momentum for continued progress. This can also be helpful for clients who struggle to meet the goals they have set for themselves.
True or False? Regular follow-up meetings/training sessions will facilitate adherence and helpful adjustment to the action plan and physical activity prescription.
True.
Why is establishing a follow-up schedule important?
This kind of support can be especially important for clients who have been inactive and striving to make significant changes in their behavioral patterns.
Why are QEP’s a good source of motivation and support?
Because they help clients to review their efforts, celebrate their successes, discuss their struggles in achieving the goals they have set, and set new goals.
What is the weekly physical activity planner intended for?
The Weekly Physical Activity Planner and Log is intended to help clients plan and keep track of their physical activity, and to facilitate review with the trainer each week (or as frequently as agreed between the trainer and client). Keeping track of physical activity is an effective way to promote adherence in that it holds clients accountable to themselves for following through on the plans they have set.
Why should we use the relapse planning sheet for?
Use this worksheet to facilitate a discussion of what things might derail the client’s efforts and what strategies might help keep them on track. Explain that anticipating issues and exploring potential coping strategies is an important part of preventing relapses or getting back on track when they do occur.
What should we look for when examining someone’s relapse likelihood? Provide and example with a solution.
Explore their past experiences with relapse. They will often know what situations have been problems before and what has worked to get them back on track. Discuss whether they feel they have certain high-risk situations that may prevent them from sticking with their plan.
For example, Puneet walks after work. The high-risk situation is when it gets dark in the winter.
The solution is to join up with a friend Myrna to walk together, keeping one another company and enhancing safety.
Why should qualified exercise professionals be aware of the range of physical activity and recreational opportunities available in their client’s local community?
Such knowledge will help the professional generate ideas for the client to consider as part of their physical activity program.
What are some examples of community leisure/ recreational opportunities for anyone?
- Local parks, hiking trails, and pathways suitable for bicycling, jogging, walking, snowshoeing cross-country skiing
- Bike lanes on local roads; Sunday bike days or bike festivals during which sections of roads are closed to vehicle traffic
- Local running groups and Learn to Run programs
- Local bicycle clubs and Learn to Ride programs (e.g., CAN-BIKE Program)
- Outdoor running tracks and playing fields at local schools
- Local seniors centers (many offer programming specifically tailored to helping older adults maintain functional fitness)
- Private fitness clubs
- Workplace-based fitness programs
- Fitness facilities and programs available at local universities and colleges
- Many health organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association, Arthritis Society, and Canadian Lung Association work in partnership with local organizations to deliver programs specific to the needs of individuals with chronic conditions
What are some examples of community opportunities for children/ residents?
- Outdoor running tracks and playing fields at local schools
- After-school physical activity programs for children and youth
- School-based community-run evening/weekend physical activity programming
- Summer/school break physical activity and sports camps for children
- Municipal recreation facilities (e.g., pools, arenas, fields, courts, skateboarding parks)
- Many municipalities have Recreation and Parks programs that offer a rich line-up of activities to area residents
- Local YMCAs, YWCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs.
- Walk- and bike-to-school programs.
